Strategic Material Planner II: Optimize Supply & Production

AXON; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Material Planner to manage material support for designated product lines, using MRP to load forecasts, review inventory, and expedite materials with procurement to meet demand.

You will work with Manufacturing, Product, Sales, Logistics, and others, own forecasts, purchase orders, and production orders, and become SME for product lines; a 2+ years experience in planning is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or another business-related field.
• Two or more (2+) years of experience in purchasing, material planning, inventory management, or related position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Persistent attention to detail
• Join Forces mindset that can influence process change

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels, both raw material and finished goods, in accordance with the quarterly forecasted demand per product line
• Issue purchases orders to align incoming material to support production and demand requirements
• Continuously monitor open purchase order lines and hold regular communication with Supply Chain Analysts to drive on-time delivery
• Develop production plans and communicate production requirements to Manufacturing teams
• Work cross functionally with procurement, receiving, quality, engineering, and other teams to expedite material shortages
• Coordinate interdepartmental activity with warehouse, inspection, quality, operations, procurement, engineering, logistics, and program management
• Own critical information such as forecasts, incoming deliveries, and projected demand throughout each quarter
• Manage MRP inputs (forecasts, minimum & maximum inventory levels, etc.) and outputs (planned purchase orders, planned production orders, etc.)
• Become subject matter expert for designated product lines

Skills

Experience in purchasing

Inventory management

MS Excel

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Axon in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Material Planner to manage material support for designated product lines, using MRP to load forecasts, review inventory, and expedite materials with procurement to meet demand.

You will work with Manufacturing, Product, Sales, Logistics, and others, own forecasts, purchase orders, and production orders, and become SME for product lines; a 2+ years experience in planning is required.